: Exercise Physiology - School of Education

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New Program Proposal

Date Submitted: 01/21/22 1:09 pm

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Exercise Physiology

Parent Plan: MAJ: Kinesiology MS

Last edit: 02/10/22 1:17 pm

Changes proposed by: strigsted

Name of the school or college academic planner who you consulted with on this

proposal.

Name

Maddie Sychta - EDU

In Workflow

1. KINESIO Dept.

Approver

2. EDU School Admin

Reviewer

3. EDU School

Approver

4. APIR Admin

5. GFEC Approver

6. UAPC Approver

7. Registrar

Approval Path

1. 01/21/22 1:10 pm

Lisa Cappabianca

(lcappabianca):

Approved for

KINESIO Dept.

Approver

Proposal Abstract/Summary:

The Department of Kinesiology has an approved master's program with a long history of

training students in 7 informal tracks: 1) biomechanics, 2) exercise physiology, 3) exercise

psychology, 4) motor control and behavior, 5) physical activity epidemiology, 6) occupational

sciences, 7) applied exercise science. This named option (Exercise Physiology) formalizes an

unofficial academic specialization of the same name within our approved and existing academic

major within the department. Students in this named option have a sequence of courses and

research experiences that focus on the study of the biological responses and adaptations to

acute and chronic exercise. Research and graduate training in the Exercise Physiology named

option focuses on elucidating 1) the physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanisms

underlying these processes, and 2) the influence of exercise on health and disease. Creating

this named option will allow students to differentiate and highlight their experiences and

accurately communicate the degree they have earned, which will benefit them in their course

selection and when moving into the labor market.



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Basic Information

Program State:

Active

Type of Program:

Named Option

Parent Program:

MAJ: Kinesiology MS

Parent Audience:

Graduate or professional

Parent Home

Department:

Kinesiology (KINESIO)

Parent

School/College:

School of Education

The program will be governed by the home department/academic unit as specified. Will an additional coordinating

or oversight committee be established for the program?

No

Parent is in the Graduate

Yes

School:

Parent Award

Master of Science

SIS Code:

SIS Description:

Transcript Title:

Exercise Physiology

Named Options:

Sub Plan 1266: No Title Found

Sub Plan 1270: No Title Found

Sub Plan 1271: No Title Found

Sub Plan 1275: No Title Found

Sub Plan 1276: No Title Found

Sub Plan 1278: No Title Found

Sub Plan 1286: No Title Found

Does the parent program offer this as an additional

major as well?

No

Is this a non-admitting named option for a master's

degree?

No

Roles by Responsibility: List one person for each role in the drop down list. Use the green + to create additional

boxes.



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Role Type

Name (Last, First)

Email

Phone

Department Chair

Mason, Andrea

andreamason@wisc.edu 608/2629904

Faculty Director

Cadmus-Bertram, Lisa

cadmusbertra@wisc.edu 608/265-

Title

5946

Primary Contact

Trigsted, Stephanie

strigsted@wisc.edu

608/2628730

Primary Dean's Office

Sychta, Maddie

sychta@wisc.edu

Contact

List the departments that have a vested interest in this proposal.

Departments

Statistics (STATISTICS)

Are all program reviews in the home academic unit up to date?

Yes

Are all assessment plans in the home academic unit up to date?

Yes

Are all assessment reports in the home academic unit up to date?

Yes

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-Face (majority face-to-face courses)

Will this program be part of a consortial or collaborative

No

arrangement with another college or university?

Will instruction take place at a location geographically separate from

UW-Madison?

No

Parent has outside accreditation:

No

Graduates of parent program seek licensure or certification after

graduation.

No

First term of student enrollment:

Fall 2022 (1232)

Year of three year check-in to GFEC (3 years after first student enrollment):

2026

Year of first program review (5 years after first student enrollment):

2028



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If this proposal is approved, describe the implementation plan and timeline.

Because this is a formalization a track within an existing program, all students on the exercise

physiology master's track will be advised on the process to complete the

add/change/discontinue program request process to ensure they are in the correct named

option.

Rationale and Justifications

How does the named option relate to the major and to other named options in the major, if relevant?

The Department of Kinesiology has an approved master's program with a long history of

training students in 7 informal tracks: 1) biomechanics, 2) exercise physiology, 3) exercise

psychology, 4) motor control and behavior, 5) physical activity epidemiology, 6) occupational

sciences, 7) applied exercise science. We are seeking a formalization of these tracks into named

options. The Exercise Physiology named option coursework and research experiences are

designed to prepare students to study the biological responses and adaptations to acute and

chronic exercise.

Why is the program being proposed? What is its purpose?

The purpose of the named option is to formalize the area of academic and research

specialization within our approved and existing academic major within the department. This

provides students a way to communicate their formal specialization in the labor market and/or

to other graduate programs. The named option will also allow the department to capture

enrollment and progress data for analysis and tracking purposes. is designed to provide the

fundamental framework for understanding and conducting research in Exercise Physiology. In

addition to course work in Physiology, Statistics, and Research Methods, students pursue

advanced study in Exercise Physiology. Students conduct a research project as part of the thesis

requirement. Many MS students have the opportunity to teach during their training.

Do current students need or want the program? Provide evidence.

The number of graduate students in the MS program has been growing and these students

have expressed interest in creating a named option that will document their area of

specialization on their transcript. By adding this named option, our department will be better

situated to recruit students and communicate the unique coursework and career



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What is the market, workforce, and industry need for this program? Provide evidence.

The department has served this population of graduate students for years. It serves an existing

need with a stable number of students admitted each year. Graduates of the MS program often

pursue further graduate training, usually in a Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. program. Other MS graduates

immediately pursue a career in research, educational, or clinical settings.

What gap in the program array is it intended to fill?

This named option is designed to formalize the existing exercise physiology ¡°track¡± for master's

students interested in pursing research training and coursework related to physiological

responses to exercise.

Diversity and Inclusion

Describe how the proposed program curriculum and learning outcomes will advance inclusive excellence. Discuss

specific components and requirements within the curriculum that will offer students opportunities and learning

activities to engage in diversity with respect to perspectives, theories, practices, and populations different from

themselves. If internships or clinical, practicum, or experiential learning experiences will be required, discuss how

students will have access to diverse practice settings.

The mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to create, interpret, transmit, and apply

knowledge related to movement, exercise, and human occupation with the ultimate goal of

enhancing human health, productivity, and quality of life. We are committed to creating a

welcoming and engaging environment that encourages open dialogue to better our scholarship,

to promote a broad spectrum of ideas, and to apply those ideas in service of the health and

wellness of all individuals in our community. We are dedicated to implementing practices,

procedures, and structures that foster the integration of ideas from all members, and believe

this commitment elevates the quality and value of all discourse. For example, several years ago,

we removed the GRE as a requirement for application into our graduate programs. After careful

evaluation, we determined the GRE may be a barrier to some prospective students, so the GRE

is no longer required for any graduate program in the department. Over the past several years,

we have added graduate level courses that provide an opportunity for students to learn and

engage in diverse perspectives and discuss issues related to diversity in physical activity. These

courses include Kines 540 (Diversity in Health and Physical Activity Settings), a ¡°Diversity in

STEM and Research¡± module in Kines 991 (Research in Physical Activity ¨C Theory and Design). A

new course is being developed and will be offered as a workshop titled ¡°Social Determinants

and Disparities of Physical Activities¡± during the Spring 2022 semester.

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